Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO with option to buy more

8 paid federal holidays

Additional Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SmithGroup in San Diego is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and document electrical systems for healthcare, science, and education facilities. You will lead analysis, coordination, and delivery of electrical power distribution and lighting solutions on projects and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a 5+ year track record, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and MS Office, with LEED AP and EIT/PE progress preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for healthcare, research lab, higher ed, and other critical building types.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred, and in progress of obtaining PE license.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm, security, audio/visual and telecommunications systems.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium-sized projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior level staff.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution and lighting systems with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Diegooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm, security, audio/visual and telecommunications systems.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium-sized projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior level staff.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution and lighting systems with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher ed, and other critical building types.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred, and in progress of obtaining PE license.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $129,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].